Journal
Field stories & honest notes.
Writing from Tara Lenehan, Denver documentary photographer at TaraLens Media. Articles cover editorial assignments, live music, gear and the projects that shaped how she works.
Personal Essay
Rhythms on the Rio, or the Weekend the Tide Turned
A first-person photo essay from a Colorado weekend at Rhythms on the Rio — putting the camera down, wading into the Rio Grande with the dogs, a pocket of river stones, and a tide that finally turned.
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Field Story
Rainy Eyes: Denver to Winter Park
A first-person photo essay on joining Rainy Eyes from Denver into the mountains for Winter Park's High-Note Thursdays — the cabin, the rain, the returning crowd, and photographing a full live set.
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Field Story
How LinkedIn Led to My First People Magazine Assignment at BottleRock
In May 2023, Tara photographed BottleRock Napa Valley on editorial assignment for PEOPLE. This article covers the lodging scramble, rented gear and unexpected friendship that shaped her first major editorial assignment.
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Girls in the Pit
Why I Started Girls in the Pit
Tara Lenehan created Girls in the Pit to give voice to women, artists, photographers and overlooked contributors shaping live music. This article explains why she started it.
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Gear Guide
The Photography Gear I Use and Why
The Sony cameras, lenses, lighting and support equipment Tara Lenehan trusts for concerts, portraits, editorial work and video — and why each piece earns its place in the bag.
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